Rio police claim victory after invading gang haven
Rio police backed by helicopters and armored vehicles invaded a shantytown complex long held by traffickers on Sunday, quickly taking over the key drug gang stronghold, a top official said.
More than 1,000 police and soldiers had been prepared to storm the shantytown complex as about 600 armed gang members remained trapped inside. Authorities had been saying the invasion was inevitable if the gang members did not give themselves up. (AP)
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